CA city population around 1880

Lehcarjt · Jul 21, 2011

I'm trying to determine the population number for Gilroy, CA for around 1880 (I'd be happy with any number from 1865 - 1900). My google attempts have only given me 1999 and forward (or unrelated information). Any thoughts on how I might find the information?

Many Thanks.

Hbooks · Jul 21, 2011

Lehcarjt said:
I'm trying to determine the population number for Gilroy, CA for around 1880 (I'd be happy with any number from 1865 - 1900). My google attempts have only given me 1999 and forward (or unrelated information). Any thoughts on how I might find the information?

Many Thanks.

I googled it and this came up. Hope it's what you needed:

http://www.bayareacensus.ca.gov/cities/Gilroy50.htm#1940

The link is for 1940, but it goes all the way back to 1870. In 1880, the population was 1,621. Good luck!

Lehcarjt · Jul 21, 2011

Thank you, it was exactly what I was looking for. What did you type in to find it?

Drachen Jager · Jul 21, 2011

I typed 'Gilroy California census' (no quotes) his page was the first link.

Lehcarjt · Jul 21, 2011

Aghhhh! I typed Gilroy, CA census... I learn something knew everyday. Thanks again.

Hbooks · Jul 21, 2011

I typed "Gilroy 1880 census" and found it. My google-fu always works for others, never when I need to find out random stuff for my own writing.

Glad I could help!

Snick · Jul 21, 2011

The U. S. Census Nureau has all of the results available online.
Here's the 1880 census:
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/1880.html
and here's 1800
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/1800.html
Just type in the desired year in the affress bar.

CA city population around 1880

Lehcarjt

Been here, Done this.

Hbooks

Lehcarjt

Been here, Done this.

Drachen Jager

Professor of applied misanthropy

Lehcarjt

Been here, Done this.

Hbooks

Snick